Does the Minor Sign in Addition to the Parent or Guardian?
Actually, that isn’t necessary. The Alabama courts don’t recognize any type of consent contract signed by a minor, so having them sign is a waste of effort. Our waivers require the participant to initial each paragraph of our waivers and then sign on the bottom of the waiver. Since a minor is incapable, under the law, of understanding the terms of the waiver, we require a parent or guardian to initial the paragraph and then sign for the participant on the bottom of the waiver. In addition, we also require the parent or guardian to sign additional statements, found as an addendum to the waiver, which outline the responsibility a parent or guardian undertakes when they sign on behalf of a minor.
